Bodhi Light Tales
by Fo Guang Podcast
Weekly tales of wisdom for mindful people on the go. Host: Venerable Miao GuangFind us on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bodhilighttalesTwitter: https://twitter.com/BodhiLightTalesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodhiYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQNLj4Na5-xtN4O5wksBGvgBlogspot: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/Acknowledgments:1. All stories of Bodhi Light Tales are based on Venerable Master Hsing Yun's works.2. Logo Design by Sedona Garcia3. Music by Nicholas Ng (Australia)4. Stories edited by FGS Institute of Humanistic Buddhism, Center of Int'l Affairs
Episodes
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204 - True Beauty
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang Proud of his seven beautiful daughters, Mahamit challenges anyone to find fault with them. The Buddha’s judgment reveals that true beauty cannot be measured by appearance. 真正的美人 摩訶蜜為七位美貌的女兒感到驕傲，自信沒有人會說她們不美。然而佛陀的評判，揭示了真正的美並不在外表……
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203 - The Broad and Long Tongue
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang Despite the king’s ban, a poor servant woman discreetly offers the Buddha what little she has. When a brahmin doubts the blessings she will receive, the Buddha offers a remarkable explanation. 廣長舌相 儘管國王下令禁止供養佛陀，一位貧苦的女僕仍悄悄獻上自己僅有的食物。當婆羅門懷疑她所得的福報時，佛陀作出了不可思議的解說……
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202 - A Great Wall for Protecting the Dharma
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang King Bimbisara asks what happens when offerings made to the Sangha are seized. The Buddha explains why protecting the Dharma is also a ruler’s solemn responsibility. 護法長城 頻婆娑羅王請問佛陀：若有人侵奪信眾供養僧團的財物，將會有什麼後果？佛陀也藉此說明護持佛法是為政者的重要責任。
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201 - "Water-Carrying Monk"
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang When Zen Master Tosui disappears, a disciple finds him living among beggars beneath a bridge. Why would a renowned master exchange the monastery for such a life? 挑水禪師 當洞水禪師突然離開寺院，弟子竟在橋下的乞丐群中找到他。一位受人敬重的禪師，為何選擇這樣的生活？
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200 - The Precept Against Eating Meat
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang Determined to help a sick bhiksu and keep her promise, Suppiya makes an extreme sacrifice. The Buddha teaches why compassion must always be guided by wisdom. 禁戒食肉 蘇卑為了幫助生病的比丘並信守承諾，作出了極大的犧牲。佛陀藉此教導大眾：慈悲為何必須以智慧引導。
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199 - Peaceful Daily Practice
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang While some bhiksus remain trapped in conflict, the Buddha visits three disciples who live together in perfect harmony. What is the secret of their peaceful practice? 安穩修行之道 當一些比丘仍陷於爭執時，佛陀探訪了三位和合共住的弟子。他們安穩而和諧的修行生活，有什麼祕訣？
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198 - The Aching Mind
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang Wealthy but bad-tempered, Pujika drives everyone away. When illness leaves him alone and helpless, he discovers a pain that medicine cannot heal. 心病之苦 富有卻脾氣暴躁的普吉迦，把身邊的人都推得遠遠的。當疾病使他孤立無援時，他才發現有一種痛苦不是藥物可以治癒的……
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197 - Milarepa
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang Haunted by the harm he caused through sorcery, Milarepa seeks redemption from the master Marpa. But first, he must endure a series of difficult and puzzling trials. 密勒日巴 密勒日巴曾以邪術傷害他人，悔恨之下前往拜師求道。然而在得到教法之前，他必須面對一連串艱難而費解的考驗……
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196 - The Buddha’s Sadness and Joy
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang Although many disciples have attained liberation, the Buddha appears deeply troubled. Ananda asks what weighs upon his heart, and receives an unexpected answer. 佛陀的憂喜 儘管許多弟子已證得聖果，佛陀卻顯得憂心忡忡。阿難請問其中原因，卻聽見一個出乎意料的答案……
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195 - The Last Disciple
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang On the night of the Buddha’s parinirvana, an elderly seeker arrives with one final question. Will he be allowed to meet the Buddha before it is too late? 最後的弟子 佛陀即將入涅槃的夜晚，一位年老的求道者帶著最後的疑問趕來。他能否及時見到佛陀，找到心中的答案？
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194 - Three Simple Rules
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang Overwhelmed by the many precepts, a young bhiksu decides to leave monastic life. The Buddha shows him that sincere practice can begin with just three simple rules. 受持三戒 年輕比丘因戒律繁多而不知所措，甚至想放棄出家生活。佛陀告訴他，真誠的修行可以從三條簡單的原則開始……
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193 - Ajatasatru’s Repentance
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang After committing a terrible wrong against his father, King Ajatasatru is consumed by guilt. Can the Buddha help him find the courage to repent and begin anew? 阿闍世的懺悔 阿闍世王傷害父親後，深受悔恨折磨。佛陀能否幫助他鼓起勇氣，真誠懺悔，重新開始？
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192 - Beyond the Surface
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang Mangong sees his respected master secretly caring for a mysterious woman and begins to doubt him. What will he discover when he finally looks beyond appearances? 睡美人 滿空看見敬愛的師父暗中照顧一名神祕女子，心中不禁產生懷疑。當他不再只看表面時，會發現什麼真相？
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191 - Spiritual Powers and Practice
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang A bhiksu pursues spiritual powers while neglecting precepts and generosity. Through the story of a foolish gardener, the Buddha reveals what true cultivation must begin with. 神通和修行 一位比丘一心追求神通，卻忽略持戒與布施。佛陀以愚痴園主的故事，告訴他真正的修行應從何處開始……
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190 - Patience Leads to Victory
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang When a furious king turns to violence, a cultivator faces an unimaginable test. Can patience and compassion triumph without anger or retaliation? 忍能致勝 當一位暴怒的國王施以殘酷傷害，一位修行人面臨難以想像的考驗。忍耐與慈悲能否戰勝瞋恨與暴力？
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189 - The Infant Who Joined Palms
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang While the Buddha teaches a great assembly, Aniruddha sees something extraordinary within a mother’s womb. Discover how deeply the Dharma can touch a life, even before birth. 佛陀為大眾說法時，阿那律尊者在一位母親的腹中看見了不可思議的景象。聽聽這個故事，看看佛法如何感動尚未出生的生命……
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188 - The Diligent Little Dog
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang When a family's laziness leaves their home in chaos, their clever dog Charlie felt responsible. Find out what he did in this story... 小狗也會說話 當一家人的懶惰使家裡陷入混亂時，他們聰明的狗查理感到責任重大。聽聽這個故事，看看他做了什麼......
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187 - Embracing Patience
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang Rahula was abused by a disrespectful man but managed to maintain his calmness. Find out how he achieved it... 忍辱的美德 羅睺羅被一個流氓惡漢侮辱， 但他卻能保持冷靜。他是如何做到的呢？
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186 - The Little Novice and the Ants
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang A little monk was meant to have only 7 days left to live, but continued to live on. Uncover the mystery behind his prolonged life... 長壽的沙彌 一位小沙彌本該只剩下七天的壽命，但他卻繼續活了下來。這背後有什麼蹊蹺？
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185 - Up in Flames
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang Arlo had the reckless habit of not only smoking but also carelessly discarding his cigarette butts. Learn about the serious consequence of his actions... 火燒城 Arlo 不僅有吸煙的壞習慣，還隨意丟棄煙蒂。他的行為造成了多嚴重的後果？
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184 - "Water Drop" Monk
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang A young monk sought to learn from Zen Master Gisan and later became known as the Water Drop Monk. Discover the story behind his transformation... 滴水和尚一位僧青年向儀山禪師學習，後來成為了「水滴和尚」。來聽聽他的人生轉變吧！
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183 - The Speeding Consequence
A young entrepreneur, Kairo, prayed sincerely every day for blessings and wealth. Find out whether his wishes came true... 野狼150 CC 年輕企業家Kairo，每日誠心祈禱王爺賜福，期盼得到庇佑與財富。且看看他的願望能否實現......
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182 - Seeking Nothing
A Chan Master, Chongxian, traveled to study with different teachers. Find out what happened to him... 一無所求 宋朝的重顯禪師雲遊參學，途中遇到深具德望的鄉親，接下來會發生什麼事呢？
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181 - Offering a Bun
181 - Offering a Bun Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang An arhat went to beg for alms, the woman selling buns refused to give him any. Find out what lesson did he teach her... Illustration by: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師) 羅漢與包子 一位阿羅漢前往乞食，賣包子的女人拒絕給他。看看他給了她什麼教訓...
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180 - Not Expounding the Teachings for Offerings
180 - Not Expounding the Teachings for Offerings Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang A farmer asked the Buddha to cultivate fields so as to not beg for food. How did the Buddha respond? Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2023/01/180-not-expounding-teachings-for.html...
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179 - A Life for a Pearl
179 - A Life for a Pearl Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang A shopkeeper lost a pearl and accused a bhiksu for stealing it. How the the Bhiksu handle it? Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2023/01/179-life-for-pearl.html Illustration by: Du Lu (度魯) 鵝吞珠...
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178 - Katyayana
178 - Katyayana Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang Katyayana was foremost amongst the Buddha's disciples in debating the Buddha’s teachings. Here're some instances where he answer all the difficult questions that were posted to him. Read the full story here:...
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177 - Fighting Over Rotten Meat
177 - Fighting Over Rotten Meat Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang One day, on their way to beg for alms, the Buddha stopped and pointed to two crows fighting on a nearby tree. What did the Buddha do next? Read the full story here:...
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176 - True Patience
176 - True Patience Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang One of Buddha's disciples was warned about the dangers of spreading dharma in an extremely remote and wild place, how did he decide to brave the journey? Read the full story here…
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175 - Actions Speak Louder Than Words
175 - Actions Speak Louder Than Words Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang One day, a few of the Buddha’s disciples started praising the Buddha, yet the Buddha ignored their praises. Why is that so? Read the full story here:...
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174 - The Foolish Fool
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang A foolish wealthy man thought he was lucky to discover the secret of healing with horse dung. What happened in the end? Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/12/174-foolish-fool.html Illustration by: Kathryn Lee (李苑嫣) 愚人愚行...
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173 - Past Affinity
173 - Past Affinity Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang A woman who was serving the Buddha water suddenly hugged the Buddha. How did that happen? Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/12/173-past-affinity.html Illustration by: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師) 婦人的夙因...
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172 - The True Magician
172 - The True Magician Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang A magician was worried that the Buddha didn't believe his magic, and decided to humiliate him. How did the Buddha respond? Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/11/172-true-magician.html Illustration by…
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171 - Two Arrows
171 - Two Arrows Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang What is the difference between a trained and untrained person when they experience pleasant and painful feelings? The Buddha explained with the metaphor of arrows. Read the full story here:...
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170 - Not Yours
170 - Not Yours Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang The Buddha was confronted by his father-in-law for abandoning his family. How did the Buddha respond? Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/11/170-not-yours.html Illustration by: Venerable Zhi Shen (知申法師) 不是你的...
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169 - Matanga's Enlightenment
169 - Matanga's Enlightenment Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang A lady, named Matanga, became infatuated with one of Buddha's disciple. How did the Buddha handle this? Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/11/169-matangas-enlightenment.html Illustration by: Shi Jinhui…
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168 - Filthy Without, Purity Within
168 - Filthy Without, Purity Within Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang A cleaning lady, who was known as "filthy woman" by many, was summoned by the Buddha to give his teachings, causing many to confront the Buddha. Read the full story here:...
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167 - Ready for a Rainy Day
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang After a heavy rain, how did the two dairy cream merchants respond that led to different outcomes? What was the Buddha’s view on this? Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/10/167-ready-for-rainy-day.html Illustration by: Teh Xin Pei...
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166 - Arrogant Sujata’s Reform
166 - Arrogant Sujata’s Reform Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang A man asked for Buddha's help to guide his arrogant and rude daughter-in-law. How did the Buddha help her? Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/10/166-arrogant-sujatas-reform.html Illustration by: Wai…
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165 - Taming the Elephant Three Ways
165 - Taming the Elephant Three Ways Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang An elephant trainer shared with the Buddha 3 ways to tame an elephant, while the Buddha shared 3 ways to master oneself. Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/10/165-taming-elephant-three-ways.html...
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164 - Hunters Transformed
164 - Hunters Transformed Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang One day, the Buddha visited the village of hunters to show them another way of living... Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/10/164-hunters-transformed.html Image Credits: Venerable Zhi Shen (知申法師) 獵人改業...
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163 - A Fool’s Thirst
163 - A Fool’s Thirst Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang A foolish man finally found a river after being dehydrated for days, yet he just stared at it… Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/09/163-fools-thirst.html Illustration: Venerable Dao Pu (道璞法師) 愚人喝水...
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162 - Wisdom of the Sea
162 - Wisdom of the Sea Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang The fearsome Sea God scared everyone onboard but Ajit, who was calm and unafraid… Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/09/162-wisdom-of-sea.html Illustration: Venerable Youji (有紀法師) 智度海神...
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161 - Selfishness Leads to Suffering
Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang Anusasiti lied to the other monastics so that she can have all the food when begging for alms. But one day she met a fierce-looking dog… Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/09/161-selfishness-leads-to-suffering.html Illustration:...
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160 - Singalaka Seeks Refuge
160 - Singalaka Seeks Refuge Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang Singalaka was revering in 6 directions as a daily ritual when the Buddha came by to explain the right way of practice. Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/09/160-singalaka-seeks-refuge.html Illustration:...
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159 - Saving the Best Milk
159 - Saving the Best Milk Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang Jahnu invited all of his friends to have a taste of the finest milk his cow produced. But when he tried to milk it… Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/08/159-saving-best-milk.html Illustration: Venerable…
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158 - The Blind and the Mosquito
158 - The Blind and the Mosquito Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang A group of blind men went to hunt down mosquitoes, but instead the group returned home badly wounded…. Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/08/158-blind-and-mosquito.html Illustration: Chua Moo Moei...
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157 - Nothing Comes Easy
157 - Nothing Comes Easy Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang One of Buddha's disciple has a habit of taking things for granted. How did the Buddha show him the importance of cherishing what he has? Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/08/157-nothing-comes-easy.html...
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156 - The Exemplary King
156 - The Exemplary King Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang There was once a King who wanted to give generously to his people from hundreds of miles away. A minister volunteered and came up with an interesting plan... Read the full story here:...
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155 - The Fragrant and the Foul
155 - The Fragrant and the Foul Storyteller: Venerable Miao Guang Nanda, Buddha's stepbrother, recently started hanging out with a group of unruly bikshus. What did the Buddha do when he found out? Read the full story here: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/2022/07/155-fragrant-and-foul.html...
About this show
Weekly tales of wisdom for mindful people on the go. Host: Venerable Miao GuangFind us on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bodhilighttalesTwitter: https://twitter.com/BodhiLightTalesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodhiYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQNLj4Na5-xtN4O5wksBGvgBlogspot: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/Acknowledgments:1. All stories of Bodhi Light Tales are based on Venerable Master Hsing Yun's works.2. Logo Design by Sedona Garcia3. Music by Nicholas Ng (Australia)4. Stories edited by FGS Institute of Humanistic Buddhism, Center of Int'l Affairs
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